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The legendary Elvis Presley wisely stated, “Sad thing is, you can still love someone
and be wrong for them.” This adage perfectly portrays the plot of the rock and roll
musical All Shook Up hits the Hope Summer Repertory Theatre stage beginning June 21.

Inspired by the legendary songs of Elvis Presley® such as Heartbreak Hotel, Love Me
Tender, Don’t Be Cruel, Can’t Help Falling in Love, and, of course, the title tune,
All Shook Up. Secret crushes and fiery passion are awakened in a small town when
a mysterious leather-jacketed, guitar-playing stranger arrives to spread the magic
of romance and the power of rock & roll. Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis
Presley® with the book by Joe DiPietro, All Shook Up runs at the DeWitt Theatre (141
E. 12th Street) at 8:00 pm on June 21, 22, 28, July 10, 11, 17, 22, 25, 30, and August
2, 7, 10.

The musical centers around the romantic misadventures of Natalie, a young mechanic
stuck in middle America searching for love and adventure. When Chad, a mysterious
roustabout, drives into town on his motorcycle, Natalie is immediately smitten. However,
the course of love never does run smooth as Natalie attempts to win the affections
of her rebellious heartthrob. Although whirlwind romances and deception sweep the
town into frenzy, true love ultimately emerges for all.

Playing the role of Natalie is Grace Stockdale (Oro Valley, AZ), a current senior
BFA Musical Theatre Major from Ithaca College who is making her HSRT debut. Also
making his debut is her leading man Joseph Bigelow (Minneapolis, MN), a recent graduate
of the University of Minnesota/Guthrie BFA Actor Training Program.

All Shook Up will be directed by David Colacci, who is also serving as HSRT’s Artistic
Director. David has a long history with Hope Summer Repertory Theatre; this year
marks his 28th season with the company and 22nd as the Artistic Director. As a Director,
he has led productions of Children of Eden, Into the Woods, Godspell, As You Like
It, Twelfth Night, Romeo and Juliet, and I Hate Hamlet. In addition, David has performed
as Charlie in The Foreigner, Mark in Art, Lenny in Rumors, Oscar in The Odd Couple,
Orgon in Tartuffe, Uncle Jack in Dancing at Lughnasa, Archibald in The Secret Garden,
and John Adams in 1776. During his nine years as a resident artist at Cleveland Play
House, he directed the world premiere of Bright Ideas by Eric Coble and Murphy Guyer’s
Infinite Regress of Human Vanity. David has performed at theatres nationwide for
nearly 40 years, including The Old Globe in San Diego, The Actors Theatre of Louisville,
the Guthrie in Minneapolis, and Boston’s New Rep Theatre. He has won numerous awards
as a narrator of audio books, including two Audie nominations.

Take advantage of Hope Summer Repertory Theatre’s best ticket offer and purchase a
season ticket package. A season ticket package saves patrons up to 27% off individual
ticket prices and guarantees a terrific seat for every performance. With free exchanges,
purchasing a season ticket package is the best way to support HSRT. Season packages
are now on sale at the DeWitt and the new 8th Street ticket offices.

The Season Pass Package includes mezzanine seating for four main stage performances
and our bonus show for only $87 for adults and $82 for seniors. The Best Buy Package
includes admission to the four main stage productions for $67 for adults and $62 for
seniors. The Super-Saver Package includes seating limited to the balcony and orchestra
for our four main stage productions for $50 for adults and seniors.

The Children’s Pass Package is great for children under 12 and includes tickets to
both CPT performances and one ticket to a main stage musical for $25. The Adult CPT
Package is great for a parent for it includes a ticket to both CPT performances and
one main stage performance for $40. Add an additional performance and pay $60 for
our Bonus Adult CPT Package.

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